CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition (Certification Guide)

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CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition presents you with an organized test preparation routine using proven series elements and techniques. Key Topics call out critical concepts. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks and Review Questions help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly.

• Master CompTIA Network+ N10-008 exam topics
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes
• Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
• Practice with realistic exam questions in the practice test software

CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition contains proven study features that allow you to succeed on the exam the first time. Expert instructor Anthony Sequeira shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills, essential for successful completion of the performance-based testing items on the exam. This complete, CompTIA-approved study package includes the following:

• A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams
• Clearly defined chapter learning objectives covering all N10-008 exam topics
• Chapter-ending review questions and exam preparation exercises, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly
• The powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports
• 40 performance-based exercises to help you prepare for the hands-on exam questions
• More than 60 minutes of video mentoring
• A final preparation chapter that guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test taking strategies
• An Exam Essentials appendix that quickly recaps all major chapter topics for easy reference, both in print and interactive digital format
• A key terms Glossary in both print and on the companion website, which acts as an interactive flash-card application
• Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time
• A 10% exam discount voucher (a $33+ value!)

This Deluxe Edition also includes two special features:

A free copy of the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test. This package provides you access to three eBook files (PDF, EPUB, and Mobi/Kindle format), more than 400 exam-realistic practice test questions, and links from all the questions to the specific sections in the PDF eBook file for detailed explanations and review.

A free copy of the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Hands-on Lab Simulator, including more than 75 hands-on practice labs covering real-world network configuration scenarios in Windows GUI and Cisco router and switch CLI environments, hardware activities, network design exercises, and technology mapping tasks.

Master the topics on the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 exam, including:

• Network topologies and media types
• IP addressing
• Network services
• Data center architectures and cloud concepts
• Routing, Ethernet switching, and wireless networking
• Network availability and disaster recovery
• Network security
• Remote access
• Network troubleshooting

In addition to the wealth of content and exam preparation exercises, this edition includes a series of free hands-on exercises to help you master several real-world configuration and troubleshooting activities. These exercises can be performed on the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Hands-on Lab Simulator software, included free on the companion website that accompanies this book. This software, which simulates the experience of configuring real operating systems and network devices, contains the following 75+ free lab exercises:

1. OSI Model Layer and Network Devices

2. OSI Model Layer Functions

3. Network Topologies

4. Network Cabling

5. Identify Common Cat5 Wiring Problems

6. Create a Straight Cable and Test It

7. Create a Crossover Cable

8. Create a Console Cable

9. IPv4 Address Types and Classes

10. IPv6 Addressing Terminology

11. Truncating IPv6 Addresses

12. Intermediate IPv4 Addressing Practice

13. IPv6 Address Placement

14. Configuring a Client Network Adapter with an IPv4 Address

15. Configuring a Network Adapter with an IPv6 Address

16. IPv6 Router Gateway Addressing

17. Matching Well known port numbers

18. TCP/IP Protocols and Their Functions

19. DHCP Technology

20. Network Application Protocols

21. Application Layer Network Server Descriptions

22. Internet of Things

23. Details of DHCP Client Address Configuration Process

24. Contrast Virtualization Technologies and Services

25. Using Cloud Storage

26. Workstation Virtualization

27. Connecting to the Router’s Console Port

28. Configuring an Ethernet Interface on a Router

29. Connecting Two Routers to Each Other

30. Verifying a Router-to-Router Connection with Cisco Discovery Protocol

31. Static and Default Routing

32. Configuring Dynamic Routing

33. Reading a Routing Table

34. Using ARP to Discover the MAC Address

35. Troubleshooting VLAN Client Connection Issues

36. Configuring Static Hostname Resolution on a Workstation

37. Connect to Switch Console Port Using PuTTY

38. Connect to a Switch and Reconfigure the Hostname and Password

39. Configure an IP Address and Default Gateway setting on a Switch

40. Switch Management via Telnet

41. Configuring Port Security

42. Wireless Security Terminology

43. Switching Terminology

44. Wireless Antenna Placement

45. Manually Configuring Wireless Signals on a Small Office/Home Office Router

46. Identifying Network Performance Terminology

47. Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity

48. Network Vulnerabilities

49. Secure Protocols vs Unsecure Protocols

50. Types of Network Threats and Attacks

51. Security Terminology and Descriptions

52. Cryptographic Authentication Terminology

53. Creating Network Users on a Domain Controller

54. Network Security Appliance Terminology and Methods

55. Configuring a Small Office/Home Office Router – Network User Security Settings

56. Configuring a Small Office/Residential Router – Network User Security Settings

57. Folder Sharing and Security

58. Using Encrypting File System (EFS) to Encrypt Data Files

59. WAN Terminology

60. Configuring a VPN Client

61. Troubleshooting Practice

62. Identifying Troubleshooting Commands to use for various tasks

63. Matching Command Output to Commands

64. Verify a Data Link Connection from a Computer to a Network

65. Using Ipconfig to Discover Network Settings

66. Using ping to Troubleshoot Connectivity

67. Using Extended Ping (Command Switches) to Troubleshoot Connectivity

68. Using ipconfig, ping, arp, and tracert, to Troubleshoot Connectivity

69. Using basic Linux troubleshooting commands

70. IPv6 Troubleshooting

71. Matching Wireless Standards and Terminology

72. Reordering Troubleshooting Steps

73. Using NSLookup for DNS Troubleshooting

74. DNS Troubleshooting Simulation

75. Exploring Troubleshooting using PowerShell

76. Using tracert to Troubleshoot Connectivity

77. Using the route print Command

78. Using netstat to Troubleshoot Connectivity

CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Hands-on Lab Simulator Minimum System Requirements:

Windows: Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1; Intel Pentium III or faster; 512 MB RAM (1GB recommended); 1.5 GB hard disk space; 32-bit color depth at 1024x768 resolution

Mac: Apple macOS 12, 11, and 10.15; Intel Core Duo 1.83 Ghz or faster; 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended); 1.5 GB hard disk space; 32-bit color depth at 1024x768 resolution

Other applications installed during installation: Adobe AIR 3.8; Captive JRE 6

Companion Website:

The companion website contains more than 500 unique practice exam questions, Network+ Hands-on Lab Simulator software, online practice exercises, Key Term flash cards, exam essentials interactive study guide, and 60 minutes of video training.

Pearson Test Prep online system requirements:

Browsers: latest versions of Chrome, Safari, and Edge; Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running on Android and iOS, smartphones with a minimum screen size of 4.7". Internet access required.

Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements:

Windows 10, Windows 8.1; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases

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Anthony Sequeira (CCIE No. 15626) began his IT career in 1994 with IBM in Tampa, Florida. He quickly formed his own computer consultancy, Computer Solutions, and then discovered his true passion: teaching and writing about networking technologies. Anthony lectured to massive audiences around the world while working for Mastering Computers. Anthony has never been happier in his career than he is now, as a senior technical instructor for Splunk. He is an avid tennis player, a private pilot, and a semi-professional poker player, and he loves anything at all to do with technology.